fellow diesel friends

This brings a good point. As I have been scanned countless pages of collective wisdom on this site, I still ask- which is better

cold compression test or warm. ???

I ran my 300TD for 30 minutes before I pulled her into the garage to set 2 space heaters to get to know her better.

Alas I discovered I did not have a 27mil deepwell so ran to Sears before they closed. I knew the engine would not remain warm forever so I took my chances

I understand ( and stand ready for correction ) that cold is the way we start up in the morning- so would it make more sense that a cold compression test is what really matters.

I did read on one of these pages ( and may I say right now I am addicted to this - I love learning , crave it ) ( Thank you all for anything you have added - this new guy is most appreciative ) that the only compression test you need is a cold start in the morning - a leak down test is what really matter.

Understood this is one mans opinion or maybe more

I ask because why I love turning wrenches is the logic and engineering that blend in alloys and metals that lay before me- almost inviting me to get dirty. It may not be for everyone but I would rather be under a hood than.....................


please and thanks in advance

Peace:

Nib
'82 300TD